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The final episode of Sherlock series four has leaked online (Picture: BBC)

The team behind BBC’s Sherlock are asking fans to keep spoilers to themselves after the series four finale leaked online.

A Russian version of the script for upcoming episode The Final Problem somehow leaked online on Saturday, a day before the show’s official airing, and has now caused the Sherlock social team to spring into defensive action.

Taking to Twitter, the account posted numerous tweets attempting to calm the trending storm and urging fans not to share the leaked scripts.

We are aware that #Sherlock episode 3 has been uploaded illegally online. If you come across it, please do not share it. #KeepMeSpoilerFree